Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Attacking Play

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Football Association of Ireland

Gemma Murphy

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Name:
Gemma Murphy
City:
Carlow
Country:
Ireland
Membership:
Adult Member
Sport:
Football/Soccer
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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 3v2 Attacking +2 with T2D

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): 3v2 Attacking +2 with T2D
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3v2 Attacking +2 with T2D20 mins

Aim:

  • Attacking in the final third with transition to defend

Organisation:

  • Area double the size of the 18 yard box (marked wit black cones)
  • 3 gates on end of playing area for attackers
    • attackers split into even groups behind these gates
  • Goalkeeper starts in goal
  • 2 CB's start in the penalty area
  • Remaining defenders line up at cone on edge of 18 yard box (as shown)

Method:

  • Attackers start the play (3v2)

  • Attackers try to build up and score in the goal.
  • Defenders try to prevent the attackers scoring
  • If the defenders win the ball back 
    • Full back from each side come into play (4v3)
    • Full width of pitch becomes playing area
    • Defenders score by passing the ball to one of the attackers in the gates
    • Ball starts again from attackers when goal is scored or ball goes out of play
  • Full backs become CB's
Coaching Points:

  • Attacking options
    • Attackers nor running in straight lines (rotations)
    • When to pass, when to shoot
    • Back post options
  • Transition to defend
    • Closest player presses - keep them in the final third
    • Cover & balance
  • Transition to attack (if the defender passes to CF)
    • Next 3 players step in quickly to restart play (3v2)
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Animation 2

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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Animation 2
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Animation 220 mins

Aim:

  • Attacking in the final third with transition to defend

Organisation:

  • Area double the size of the 18 yard box (marked wit black cones)
  • 3 gates on end of playing area for attackers
    • attackers split into even groups behind these gates
  • 2 mini goals just outside the marked area (as shown)
  • Goalkeeper starts in goal
  • 2 CB's start in the penalty area
  • Remaining defenders line up at cone on edge of 18 yard box (as shown)

Method:

  • Attackers start the play (3v2)

  • Attackers try to build up and score in the goal.
  • Defenders try to prevent the attackers scoring
  • If the defenders win the ball back 
    • Full back from each side come into play (4v3)
    • Full width of pitch becomes playing area
    • Defenders score in the mini goals or by passing the ball to the attacker in the middle gate (CF)
  • Ball starts again from attackers when goal is scored or ball goes out of play
  • Full backs become CB's
Coaching Points:

  • Attacking options
    • Attackers nor running in straight lines (rotations)
    • When to pass, when to shoot
    • Back post options
  • Transition to defend
    • Closest player presses - keep them in the final third
    • Cover & balance
  • Transition to attack (if the defender passes to CF)
    • Next 3 players step in quickly to restart play (3v2)

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